(Romanian: Turnul Chindiei) is a tower in the Curtea Domneasca monuments ensemble in Târgoviste, Romania.
The tower was begun in the fifteenth century during the second reign of Prince Vlad III the Impaler over Wallachia, taking its final form during the 19th century. It has a spectacular batter (or talus).
During its history it has been used as a guard point, a fire spotter and for storing and protecting the state treasury.
The tower now houses an exhibition of documents, weapons and objects which belonged to Vlad the Impaler.
joi, 25 iulie 2019
The Chindia Tower
(Romanian: Turnul Chindiei) is a tower in the Curtea Domneasca monuments ensemble in Târgoviste, Romania.
The tower was begun in the fifteenth century during the second reign of Prince Vlad III the Impaler over Wallachia, taking its final form during the 19th century. It has a spectacular batter (or talus).
During its history it has been used as a guard point, a fire spotter and for storing and protecting the state treasury.
The tower now houses an exhibition of documents, weapons and objects which belonged to Vlad the Impaler.
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